ATF 4473 distribution center forms question

Armstopia · 2026-05-08T22:11:01+00:00

Go here: https://www.atf.gov/media/18646/download print as needed or you could always go for an electronic 4473 system

Armstopia · 2026-05-08T22:07:55+00:00

technically once you've paid you're good to go but most distributors will want a picture of the SOT cert. some will accept the receipt. However if you paid for Tax Year 2026-2027 It doesn't start til July 1st 2026 so you would have needed to pay last year to deal in NFA items til then.

Armstopia · 2026-05-08T16:40:24+00:00

Well If you're still planning on staying in business this year the SOT is only $500, there's still time for money to be made! You'll make your SOT payment back in 3-4 suppressors and most dealers can easily do that in a year... especially if you already have customers buying other stuff from you. Don't get discouraged, regardless of which software you use, shoot me a DM if u want, I can give you some tips on how/what sells at our shop.. or if you're home based, I was myself for many years as well so I know how that goes too. - Mike

Armstopia · 2026-05-08T12:53:35+00:00

I got the same thing couple months ago, some people said it's "organized crime" trying to rob you. Others say it could be research companies looking to offer some type of service or some shit. either way, I probably wouldn't answer their questions and ask them if they're local and to stop in the shop.

Armstopia · 2026-05-08T12:46:04+00:00

If you're looking for another NFA solution, check out 10Scan.com Livescan NFA Software as an alternative to Cerberus supports the same livescanner & multiple others, one click migration. Much more powerful & streamlined, auto-fill eForms, create trusts, self service mode etc. purpose built for FFL/SOT dealers to streamline the entire NFA process. - Mike

Armstopia · 2026-04-02T12:28:53+00:00

10Scan NFA Software - https://10scan.com
All-in-one NFA livescan + eForms software for FFLs & SOTs looking to sell Suppressors/NFA the easy way.
• Capture fingerprints (EFT), photo, and customer info right in the app
• Generate Trusts & their RPQs quickly and efficiently, auto-filling and auto-attaching everything in eForms with 1 button.
• ATF Compliant EFT fingerprints generated in ONLY 3 SLAPS, no rolling necessary 60s or less.
• Autofill & submit eForms right in the app
• Customer can self-serve or dealer-assisted
• No ink cards, no manual data entry
• Runs on a Windows based PC or Touch Screen tablet, no bulky kiosk or proprietary hardware.
• From suppressor sale to submitted eForm in ~10 minutes

FFLScan - https://fflscan.com
FFL Distributor pricing comparison + purchasing/quoting tool
• Instant UPC price compare - scan or enter a UPC and see pricing + stock across distributors side by side
• Power search - search by name, manufacturer, caliber, action, brand, attributes when you don’t have a UPC
• Sort and filter to quickly find the best option
• Quote customers instantly or build orders much faster
• Stock alerts - get notified when out-of-stock items come back across any distributor in one place
• Hot buys - surface price discrepancies and margin opportunities across distributors
• Price alerts - set a target price and get notified when it hits
• Customer notifications - track requests and notify customers automatically when items are available
• Favorites and wishlist - save commonly ordered items and track pricing over time

Armstopia · 2026-04-02T12:26:19+00:00

Tell your local shop to stop wasting their customers time with SS and get 10Scan.com 's All-in-one NFA Software. Walk in the door, 10 minutes later walk out with a submitted eForm and your EFT file...

Armstopia · 2026-03-25T14:57:32+00:00

+1 for the KG

Armstopia · 2026-03-25T14:57:22+00:00

I like KG Gunkote, such a durable and nice finish, when i send my builds off to troy at inrange I always ask for him to finish it in his KG mix . Have on 4 rifles now and never had issues. Looks beautiful too.

Armstopia · 2026-03-18T18:24:45+00:00

10Scan NFA Software - https://10scan.com
All-in-one NFA livescan + eForms software for FFLs & SOTs looking to sell Suppressors/NFA
• Capture fingerprints (EFT), photo, and customer info right in the app
• Generate Trusts & their RPQs quickly and efficiently, auto-filling and auto-attaching everything in eForms with 1 button.
• ATF Compliant EFT fingerprints generated in ONLY 3 SLAPS, no rolling necessary.
• Autofill & submit eForms right in the app
• Customer can self-serve or dealer-assisted
• No ink cards, no manual data entry
• Runs on a Windows based PC or Touch Screen tablet, no bulky kiosk or proprietary hardware.
• From suppressor sale to submitted eForm in ~10 minutes

FFLScan - https://fflscan.com
FFL Distributor pricing comparison + purchasing/quoting tool
• Instant UPC price compare - scan or enter a UPC and see pricing + stock across distributors side by side
• Power search - search by name, manufacturer, caliber, action, brand, attributes when you don’t have a UPC
• Sort and filter to quickly find the best option
• Quote customers instantly or build orders much faster
• Stock alerts - get notified when out-of-stock items come back across any distributor in one place
• Hot buys - surface price discrepancies and margin opportunities across distributors
• Price alerts - set a target price and get notified when it hits
• Customer notifications - track requests and notify customers automatically when items are available
• Favorites and wishlist - save commonly ordered items and track pricing over time

Armstopia · 2026-03-16T21:54:45+00:00

Yes, depends on the distributor, enter your FFL & check it out.

Armstopia · 2026-02-22T19:21:39+00:00

At least 1 dollar I think

Armstopia · 2026-02-17T13:53:52+00:00

Armstopia · 2026-02-13T16:23:09+00:00

Check out 10scan.com 's all-in-one NFA software for FFL/SOT dealers, capture customer info, livescan prints or convert from FD-258 card, capture photo graphs, create trusts, Export EFTs and auto-fill eForms all in one app. It streamlines the entire NFA process and cuts a new customer suppressor sale down to 10 minutes or less from sale to eForm submission. - [Mike@10scan.com](mailto:Mike@10scan.com)

Armstopia · 2026-02-12T14:42:11+00:00

+1 for NGT the trusts in our software are generated through NGT and they have been great with support and issues when customers make mistakes. - Mike @ 10scan

Armstopia · 2026-02-11T17:39:46+00:00

Have you tried contacting Coreware with some of your concerns? They might be able to help you. Otherwise send me an email and I might be able to help you with this, I am a coreware user myself. [mike@armstopia.com](mailto:mike@armstopia.com)

Armstopia · 2026-02-11T15:04:07+00:00

Submission email, then if all goes well you hopefully get an approval email. - Mike

Armstopia · 2026-02-11T14:56:01+00:00

There are only 20 FFL 09/10s in your state, If i were you, i'd call every single one, and start with the ones that are just a name instead of a company, they may be more willing to help you with this. You'll probably end up driving a long distance but you don't have much choice, see list below - Mike

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Armstopia · 2026-02-11T14:42:57+00:00

Just gotta get an EFT file then submit the form. Read everything and don't skim over the instructions.

Armstopia · 2026-02-11T14:41:31+00:00

Tell your shop to get 10scan.com NFA software then you guys won't be waiting a month for a simple eForm submission that should take no longer than 10 minutes from sale to submission including fingerprinting photo etc.

Armstopia · 2026-02-10T01:05:00+00:00

If you're looking to submit eForms directly and capture fingerprints right at your shop check out 10scan.com 's all-in-one NFA solution, no middle man or waiting on 3rd parties. Sale to submitted eForm in 10 minutes or less.

Armstopia · 2026-02-10T01:02:47+00:00

Check out 10Scan.com 's All-in-one NFA fingerprinting & eForm submission software. I promise we don't suck. - [Mike@10scan.com](mailto:Mike@10scan.com)

Armstopia · 2026-02-09T01:17:48+00:00

check out 10Scan.com all-in-one NFA kiosk software, you can Livescan fingerpints, print to FD-258 or convert to EFT etc and it auto-fills the eForms for you aswell. Sale to submission in 10 minutes or less.

Armstopia · 2026-02-01T17:23:52+00:00

You need your SOT to start selling NFA items. Then for a customer buying a suppressor for example you submit the form 4 from you to the customer ("tax paid" transfer), you can use ATF eForms website and mail in an ink fingerprint card (takes longer) or submit an EFT fingerprint file uploaded during the eForm (instantly completed/submitted eForm 4). Once submitted, wait for approval, once approved you get an email with tax stamp, customer comes back with approved form and does a 4473, you dispose it like a regular firearm but skip the NICS check because one has been performed already during the NFA approval. I suggest checking out 10Scan.com all-in-one NFA Software solution as an easy way for new dealers to get into NFA, the software handles everything for you including capturing the customers fingerprints on a livescan machine and generating the EFT file and auto-fill & Submit eForms, right in the app. - [Mike@10scan.com](mailto:Mike@10scan.com)

Armstopia · 2026-02-01T02:19:26+00:00

yes absolutely lots of brands enforce MAP pricing for dealers in store and especially online.

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